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J. W GOODELL & Co., of Burlington, Vt., advertise their extensive business as manufacturers of and dealers in marble and granite goods, on the fly leaf opposite last cover. This firm has superior facilities, employing as they do artists of skill and experience, and having abundant capital, they are ready to undertake a job of any magnitude desired, and are enabled to offer very liberal terms.
J. B. GOUSSETT, at East Lee, is prepared to supply people of this and sur- rounding towns, with choice groceries and general merchandise, at bottom prices, Call on him when opportunity offers. Card on page 146.
THOMAS HEAPHY, of Pittsfield, manufactures cement drain, sewer, and cul- vert pipe of a superior quality, and deals in cement, brick, mortar, well tubing, &c. Remember Mr. Heaphy when you want any goods in his line. Card on page 194.
HENRY JOHNSON & LORD, an enterprising firm of Burlington, Vt., offer nepen- the to their suffering brethren, in the several proprietary medicines they manufacture, mentioned in their card on page 513. We would advise all afflicted ones to heed their proclamation and receive a respite from the ills flesh is heir to.
E. C. HILL, of Pittsfield, hatter and furrier, prints an illustrated card on page 353. Mr. Hill has the largest store in Western Massachusetts, which he keeps well supplied with fashionable hats, caps, etc., and with umbrellas, robes, and fur goods. He makes a specialty of the manufacture of fine furs to order. Notice the advertisement, and the foot line notices.
JENKS & LEGATE, of Adams, invite the inspection of their extensive assort- ment of clothing, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, trunks, etc., by every reader of their bottom line notices to be found in this book. This firm also
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manufactures custom clothing to order. They keep all grades of cloths and clothing and are prepared to suit all customers.
A. H. JONES, plumber, and dealer in gas, water and steam goods of all kinds, at North Adams, is prepared to plumb new buildings, and supply them with steam heating apparatus of the most approved styles. See his card on page 10.
PETER KILIAN, dealer in musical merchandise at Pittsfield, formerly from Syracuse, N. Y., has been in the business about thirty years. He has trav- eled extensively, giving concerts in all parts of the world, including the em- pire of China. He is now permanently located in Pittsfield, where he will be glad to show customers the advantages of purchasing of him. He will give instruction on all brass and reed instruments. Remember to call on Mr. Kilian when you are ready to purchase or desire information in his line. See card on page 368.
ONOTA STOCK FARM, of Pittsfield, Frank Learned, proprietor, is made more valuable by the presence of numerous fine blooded domestic animals- among them, pure bred Jersey cattle, Shropshiredown sheep, Yorkshire swine, and several fine stallions. It costs no more to feed a cow worth $500 than one worth $50. Every farmer may keep impoved stock if he will. Our book will inform him where to purchase. Mr. Learned's card is on page 100.
LYMAN CLAPP LEARNED, of Pittsfield, is successor to the old Clapp carriage works established near four score years ago, on Clapp avenue, where he is prepared to furnish superior carriages, sleighs and wagons made by expert mechanics, from first-class materials. Card on page 194.
H. P. LUCAS, of Pittsfield, started in the agricultural and household imple- ment business and the handling of seeds, lime, cement, fertilizers, etc., in 1874. His stock is the largest in Western Massachusetts, and while he sells at retail to the people of a large section of the territory about him, his wholesale trade is quite extensive. Progressive farmers will here find the improved implements of the day, such as Kemps manure spreaders, sulky plows, ensilege cutters, etc., See card on page 470.
M. S. MANNING & SON, of Pittsfield, publish an illustrated card on page 194, wherein they offer their services and stock to all in need of pure drugs and medicines, or other goods in the druggist's line. Remember this firm when in need.
DR. S. D. MERRIAM, of Ashley Falls, the noted Botonic physician and In- dian doctor, invites the attention of those afflicted with chronic diseases to his advertisement on page 520. He has many testimonials from Vermont parties, who have been relieved by his treatment.
J. S. MOORE, of West Stockbridge, established a drug business in that vil- lage in 1867. He was burned out in 1876, but rebuilt and has since had a prosperous trade. He is known as thoroughly understanding his business, and it is understood that his goods are " purely pure." Another branch of Mr. Moore's business is the investing of moneys safely in real estate securities in the west, where property is steadily increasing in value. Card on page 434,
J. R. NEWMAN & SONS, leading custom tailors and clothiers of Pittsfield, have recently enlarged their stores, where they are now prepared to satisfy the . most fastidious. See card on page 400.
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H. H. NEWTON, real estate, loan and collection agent at Pittsfield, presents his card on page 384. He was for ten years deputy sheriff, and has been engaged in his present business seven years. He will devote his energies to the interests of his patrons.
THE NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT, started more than forty years ago, as the Adams Transcript, has from small beginnings grown to be a paper of large influence. It has born several names and has been under the management of various proprietors, but for nearly twenty years Hon. James T. Robinson has been at the head of the establishment, his son Arthur, now a partner in the business, attending to the more active duties. Job printing and book-bind- ing in all their branches are here executed at low rates. See card on page 336.
WARNER G. MORTON, of Pittsfield, is an extensive dealer in coal, wood, lime and cement. His immense dealings, direct with the mining companies, enable him to offer superior advantages. Besides his yard here, he has a large yard in Albany, from whence he can fill wholesale orders, too large to be filled from his Pittsfield yards, though he wholesales as well as retails from here. His illustrated card is inside the back cover.
PITTSFIELD STEAM RENOVATING Co., established in 1882, at Pittsfield, be- cause of its central location, is prepared with improved machinery and ap- pliances to thoroughly renovate and restore to their original purity and elas- ticity feather beds, pillows, hair mattresses etc., and to renovate upholstered furniture, dust and clean carpets, etc., to the entire satisfaction of customers. They have already had a large share of first-class custom in this and adjoin- ing towns, and they are ready for all orders tendered them. Mr. O. S. Fish, manager, is well qualified for the business. Card on page 258.
E. S. PIXLEY, M. D., of Pittsfield, promises to cure by painless methods those terrible diseases cancers and tumors, and other blood diseases. He advertises on page 18, to which the reader is referred.
The oldest hat store in the county is that of C. B. PLATT'S SON, on South street, Pittsfield. It is now in the hands of the third generation of the family. The original proprietor, Mr. Comfort B. Platt, established it in 1819, since which time it has prospered greatly. The world famous "Dunlap" hat is and has been for a long time exclusively sold by this house in this vicinity. Card on page 290.
F. A. ROBBINS, proprietor of the elegant jewelry and silverware store No. II North st., Pittsfield, enjoys a large trade in his special line. Customers find him reliable in his statements as to quality and value of goods, and his stock is one of the largest in Western Massachusetts. He also deals in pic- ture frames and art goods generally. Card inside back cover.
H. DE B. SCHENCK, of Larchmount Guernsey stock farm, Lenox, is proprie- tor of some of the finest specimens of this choice breed of cattle to be found in America. His cow " Vestal of Larchmount," a representation of which is en- graved especially for this work, [see page 470,] was dropped November, 1877, and imported from Guernsey by Mr. Schenck. In color she is lemon-fawn and white, and is in every way a noble animal and an excellent milker. His bull " Lancer" was dropped in 1878, and is of superior form and size. He has taken several first prizes. Interested parties should confer with Mr. Schenck.
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HENRY F. SHAW, of Dalton, druggist and jeweler, offers from his complete stock in either branch of his trade, superior articles, and will endeavor to make the prices such as to captivate. Call and see him. His illustrated card is on page 70.
H. SPIEGEL's millinery and infant's goods store, at Pittsfield, is supplied with full lines of fashionable goods in those departments, and fancy goods in great variety. Miss Spiegel will at all times be glad to show her goods, and will supply them at low prices. See card on page 384.
THE SUN PRINTING Co., of Pittsfield, represents the old and time-honored printing office founded more than four score years ago by Phineas Allen. The Sun office of to-day, under the management of John F. Allen, its efficient president and treasurer, is replete with modern facilities for turning out rap- idly and well, fine job printing of every style. The Pittsfield Sun newspaper, has been known throughout the lives of the oldest inhabitants, and hence needs no commendation here. Long may the Sun shine. See card on page 116.
W. TEALE, of the new bakery on Fenn st., Pittsfield, bakes to perfection all kinds of bread, fancy cakes and confections. He will supply parties on short notice, at reasonable rates. Card on page 400.
W. H. TEELING & Co., cracker manufacturer's at Pittsfield, offer at whole- sale the best varieties of crackers and fancy biscuits. They have a large estab- lishment and are prepared to fill orders promptly. Card on page 384.
THE VALLEY GLEANER, published at Lee, by E. S. Rogers, is a well con- ducted, newsy paper. Its corps of local writers contribute weekly install- ments of town news from all parts of Berkshire. Persons in search of fine job printing need not pass this office, for Mr. Rogers has facilities to supply all ordinary demands. Card on page 162.
MRS. W. B. WALDEN, practical book and job printer, at North Adams, pre- sents her card of particulars on page 50. We recommend our friends to call on Mrs. Walden when a fine, artistic job is needed.
WATKINS & SIMMONS, of Pittsfield, first class photographers, publish a card on page 210. You will make no mistake if you engage this popular firm for any work in their line.
JOHN WHITE & Co., florists, at Pittsfield, print an illustrated card on page 368. This firm is the most extensive growers and dealers in flowers of all kinds, in the county, a fact which all should remember when in want of any thing in their line. They will deal fairly by you.
ELEAZER WILLIAMS, wholesale and retail dealer in hardware, at Pittsfield, offers all goods in the line of shelf hardware, and of iron, steel, nails, etc., at prices as low as the market will afford. His store is one of the best ordered and his stock in all branches is equal to any in the county. Builders, farm- ers and mechanics and all in want of hardware will do well to buy of Mr. Williams. Card inside of back cover.
D. P. WILLIAMS & SON'S, general dealers in hardware, iron and steel goods and agricultural implements, at Lee, issue a neat card on page 226, to which the reader is referred. It is the pride of this firm to keep well abreast of the times in bringing out all new and reasonable goods in their line, which they will sell at bottom figures.
WOOD BROTHERS, of Pittsfield .- The name of this enterprising firm of young men must certainly be familiar to every person of a musical turn of
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mind in the county. The firm commenced business in Pittsfield in 1881, since when they have built up a large trade. They make a specialty of first- class goods in their several lines. Their store is said to be the first regular music store in the town that kept a full line of sheet music and musical mer- chandise. Both members of the firm were brought up in Pittsfield and are identified with the interests of the town. They are noted for fair dealing, and it is a pleasure to know that their business is steadily increasing each year. See card on page 84.
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Bands and Musical Societies.
ADAMS .- Union Cornet Band, twenty pieces, Adolph Fryer, leader.
DALTON .- Cranesville Serenade Band, twelve pieces, M. D. Pelton, secretary and treasurer. Dalton Center Band, fourteen pieces, H F. Shaw, leader.
EGREMONT .- South Egremont Band, W. L. Bliss, leader.
GREAT BARRINGTON .- Housatonic Brass Band, - LENOX .- Lenox Serenade Band, Frank J. Barrett, secretary and treasurer. - - , leader.
MONTEREY,-Monterey Cornet Band, fifteen pieces, William S. Bidwell, leader. NORTH ADAMS .- St. Charles Brass Band, twenty pieces, Patrick Bordleau, leader. PITTSFIELD .- Germania Band, twenty-five pieces, Edward Clapp, leader. St Joseph's Band, twenty one pieces, Clement R. St. James, leader. St. Joseph's Orchestra. twelve pieces, Clement R. St. James, leader.
STOCKBRIDGE .- Stockbridge Cornet Band, sixteen pieces, Henry M. Van Deusen, leader. WILLIAMSTOWN. - Blackinton Cornet Band, eighteen pieces, Daniel Eddy, leader.
Miscellaneous Societies.
NORTH ADAMS .- Lincoln Camp Sons of Veterans, organized in October, 1882, James H. Mckown, captain; meets Wednesday evening of each week.
PITTSFIELD .- Rod and Gun Club, E. S. Francis, president, and Henry R. Peirson, secretary and treasurer.
Berkshire County Bible Society -James M. Barker, Pittsfield president; P. J. Kittredge, Dalton, and T. A. Oman. Pittsfield, vice-presidents; Henry R. Peirson, Pittsfield, secre- tary; George H. Tucker, Pittsfield, treasurer; H. M. Peirson, Pittsfield, auditor.
Pittsfield Branch Bible Society .- Rev. George Skene, president; Rev. Samuel Harrison, Dr. W. E Vermilye, vice-presidents; William L. Adam, secretary; Henry R. Peirson, treasurer; William Renne, Thomas A. Oman, J. L. Peck, S Harris Pomeroy, George Shipton. George B. Harrison, E. H. Rice, executive committee; L. A. Stevens, auditor. Business Men's Association of Pittsfield .- Edward T. Slocum, president; William H. Sloan, vice-president; George H. Tucker, secretary and treasurer.
Berkshire Historical and Scientific Society. - A. L. Perry, Williamstown, president; H. W. Taft, Pittsfield. and E. W. B. Canning, Stockbridge, vice-presidents; Dr. D. E. Thayer, of Cheshire, Rev. A. B. Whipple and J. M. Barker, of Pittsfield, executive committee; E. G. Hubbel, secretary and treasurer.
Berkshire Agricultural Society .- William F Milton, of Pittsfield, president; William H. Murray, secretary ; Charles E. Merrill, treasurer; H. M. Peirson, auditor.
St. Joseph's Mutual Aid Society .- Organized February 1, 1861. Incorporated in 1875. Meets in Pierce's block the first Sunday in every month. William Nugent, president; James A. Daley, vice-president ; James O' Donnell, treasurer; Maurice Feeley, clerk; Mich- ael Meagher, financial secretary.
Woman's Relief Corps, No. 37, organized April 23, 1884, Mrs. W. F. Bartlett, president; meets first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Berkshire County Wheelmen, S. Harris Pomeroy, president; headquarters on Bank Row
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